Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the Black Caps' loss to India, the All Blacks' team selections and the Rugby League World Cup
This week, James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Black Caps' loss to India, the All Blacks' team selections and all the action from the Rugby League World Cup.
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Reuben Te Rangi: Breakers guard speaks ahead of 400th NBL game
The Breakers are set to face off against the Cairns Taipans this evening, but one team veteran is set to face a big milestone.
Reuben Te Rangi celebrates his 400th match in the league he's been playing in since 2012.
He joined D'Arcy to look back on his career ahead of tonight's game.
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Slade Griffin: Kiwis assistant coach previews upcoming World Cup clash against the Cook Islands
The Kiwis are gearing up for their next Rugby League World Cup match in Christchurch - where they're set to face the Cook Islands.
This follows the Kiwis' 24-22 defeat to the Australians last week, and they're hoping to do better this time round.
Kiwis assistant coach Slade Griffin joined D'Arcy to discuss ahead of the match.
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Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2026
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Mila Reuelu-Buchanan: Silver Fern previews third match against the Australian Diamonds
The Silver Ferns are looking to exert pressure early as they look to reclaim netball's Constellation Cup against the Australian Diamonds in Sydney this evening.
New Zealand lead 2-nil after a pair of emphatic home wins, but have won just one from their last nine outings across the Ditch.
Midcourter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan joined D'Arcy ahead of the match.
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Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert speaks ahead of US Grand Prix
Formula One driver Liam Lawson will start 9th on the grid for tomorrow's US Grand Prix in Texas.
The Kiwi's been promoted one spot after qualifying 10th, due to a five-place grid penalty for his Racing Bulls team mate Arvin Lindblad.
Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Ryan Martin: Northland head coach previews NPC final
This Labour Day, Northland could make rugby history and claim their first NPC title.
Tomorrow, the Taniwha will face off against Canterbury - who will be hosting the upcoming final in Christchurch.
Northland head coach Ryan Martin joined D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming match.
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Whitney Hansen: Black Ferns head coach on the Kiwi side's victory over France
Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen is keen for improvement despite taking an unassailable two-nil lead in their three-test series against France.
Hansen says there's plenty to pore over before next weekend's third WXV test in Christchurch.
She joined D'Arcy to recap the match further.
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Jacob Oram: Black Caps bowling coach on the Kiwi side's recent loss to India
The Black Caps have been overhauled by India in the final over for the second T20 match in a row in Christchurch.
India reeled in New Zealand's 180 for five with just one ball to spare, taking a two-nil lead in the series.
Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined D'Arcy to discuss the recent loss.
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David Chote: Former All White on Darren Bazeley finishing as head coach at the end of the year
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley has paid the ultimate price for not making the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup.
His contract won't be renewed at year's end, with Football NZ CEO Andrew Pragnell believing a fresh approach can take New Zealand beyond the group stages of the World Cup
Former All White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss what it means for the national team, and what the organisation will be looking for in a new coach.
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Adam Peacock: Australian Correspondent on the Australian cricket team's loss to South Africa in the second test
Australia's momentum has come crashing to a halt.
After a big win over Proteas in the first test of the series, the Australian cricket team have fallen to an innings defeat in the second test.
They were dismissed for just 99 in the first inning, and after being made to follow on, were unable to amass enough runs to force South Africa to the bat again.
Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout.
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Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2026
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the All Blacks beating out the Wallabies 43-21
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the All Blacks' 43-21 victory over Australia in Sydney.
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Apii Nicholls: Kiwi Ferns fullback ahead of the side's World Cup clash against Fiji
A belief the Kiwi Ferns' shared leadership model is perfectly suited going into their Rugby League World Cup opener.
Hooker Georgia Hale and halfback Raecene McGregor are co-captains for New Zealand's campaign - which starts against Fiji in Newcastle this afternoon
Fullback Apii Nicholls joined D'Arcy ahead of the big clash.
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Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2026
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David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager on the Wellington Phoenix women losing to Melbourne City in A-League season opener
The Phoenix women have given up a 1-nil lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat to Melbourne City in their campaign opener.
In what was a rematch of City's win over Wellington in last season's grand final, the hosts took the lead early in the second half .
But the defending champs equalised from the penalty spot with around 20 minutes left - before a thumping Momo Hayashi free-kick clinched victory in the 87th minute.
Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome joined D'Arcy to recap the action.
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Yvonne Willering: former Silver Ferns coach speaks ahead of the Constellation Cup getting started
The Silver Ferns are set to face off against the Australian Diamonds this evening to mark the start of the Constellation Cup.
A 3-1 series victory would hand New Zealand the standalone world number one ranking for the first time since 2013.
Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering joined D'Arcy ahead of the match.
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Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports journalist on the All Blacks' 43-21 victory over the Wallabies
One rugby expert says the All Blacks' latest win is a sign of the team coming together under coach Dave Rennie's leadership.
The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies again and dashed their hopes of getting the Bledisloe Cup back - this time 43-21 in Sydney.
NZ Herald sports journalist Liam Napier joined D'Arcy to recap all the action.
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Jason Ryan: All Blacks assistant coach on the All Blacks' 43-21 victory over the Aussies
The All Blacks are celebrating another decisive victory over the Aussies.
The Kiwi side beat the Wallabies 43-21 victory at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, despite facing a 'tough' second half.
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan joined D'Arcy to recap the win, and discuss the team's turnaround.
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Brooke Halliday: White Ferns all rounder previews their T20 series against Australia
The White Ferns are gearing up for their first major series of the summer – three T20s and three ODIs against Australia.
The first T20 kicks off tomorrow evening in Sydney.
Brooke Halliday is an all rounder for the White Ferns, she joined D'Arcy to discuss the series.
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Carys Stythe: Silver Ferns defender previews the Constellation Cup
The Silver Ferns are riding high after securing gold at this year's Commonwealth Games, but a test awaits them tomorrow evening.
They're facing Australia in the first game in the Constellation Cup, and securing victory in this series would make them number 1 in the world.
Defender for the Ferns, Carys Stythe joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the series.
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Lachie Bayliss and Logan Rogerson: Auckland FC midfielder and winger preview their A-League title defence opener
Auckland FC are embracing a new era as they begin their A-League title defence against Melbourne City tonight at Mt Smart Stadium.
The club is without five players who featured in their grand final victory, as well as key forward Guillermo May.
Coach Steve Corica is also gone, with Pedro Moreira at the helm instead.
Lachie Bayliss and Logan Rogerson, midfielder and winger for the side, joined D'Arcy to preview their first clash.
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Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2026
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Phil Kearns: Former Wallaby previews the second Bledisloe clash
The Wallabies will be eager to turn the tables after last week's loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
A competitive first half to the Bledisloe opener saw them enter halftime only three points behind, before a dynamic performance from the All Blacks saw their chances at the Cup slip away once again.
The Australian side will be out for revenge tonight as they go up against the boys in black on their own turf in Sydney.
Former Wallaby Phil Kearns joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.
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Liana Mikaele-Tu'u: Black Ferns loose forward previews the clash against France
The Black Ferns are back on home soil and are gearing up for a huge three test series against France, with the first match getting underway at 3.05pm this afternoon at FMG Stadium.
The Ferns have had a strong year with the only blip on their record a loss to the World Champions England due to a final minute intercept pass from the Red Roses.
They've already beaten the French this year when they took them down 28-14 in Lyon last month, and the sides have developed quite the rivalry in recent times with many cl...
Eric Thompson: Motorsport expert recaps Bathurst 1000
2024 Supercars champion Will Brown has grabbed the lead in the early stages of the Bathurst 1000.
Co-driver Scott Pye started the race from sixth on the grid, with Brown now out in front through 40 laps.
Brodie Kostecki's running second - with pole position winner Zach Bates falling to third.
Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss.
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Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
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Nick Kelly: Black Cap previews upcoming series against India
The Black Caps are gearing up for their next Twenty20 cricket series against India.
The squad has recently been named, and the series is set to kick off in November.
Black Cap Nick Kelly joined Piney to discuss.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the All Blacks' victory over Australia
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' victory over Australia and the start of the A-League season.
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Geoff Allott: NZ Cricket CEO explains why organisation chose to pursue the NZ20 league over Big Bash
New Zealand Cricket has revealed the logic behind choosing to pursue the NZ20 league and go against the recommendations of another analysis.
A Deloitte report released last week favoured a New Zealand team being added to Australia's Big Bash League, but NZ Cricket's board voted not to pursue this choice.
NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott joined Piney to explain further.
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Ant Strachan: former All Black on the team's 50-19 victory over Australia
Beauden Barrett has hailed a focused week in camp for a successful 150th match in the black jersey, his 146th test in total.
The All Blacks have held onto the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50-19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland.
Former All Black Ant Strachan joined Piney to unpack the game.
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Neil Barnes: All Blacks assistant coach on the Kiwi side beating out Australia 50-19 at Eden Park
The All Blacks have squirreled away the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50 - 19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland.
The team's gearing up for next weekend's rematch in Sydney, where they're hoping to keep up the momentum.
All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes joined Piney to discuss.
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Liam Sceats: Kiwi motorsport racer on his move to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, future plans
Liam Sceats is one of the country's brightest young motorsport prospects.
At the start of the year he signed on for the thirteenth season of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia.
There's just one round left in the race, which is setting off at Italy's Monza Circuit in two weeks' time.
But before he heads over to Italy, he joined Piney to chat about his season and discuss what the future holds.
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Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the line up for the Rugby League World Cup, preparations
The countdown is on to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
The Kiwis have assembled a star-studded squad with the hopes of bringing the trophy back to New Zealand for the first time since 2008, with names like Kalyn Ponga and Jahrome Hughes on the list.
It'll be a major undertaking, with Australia, England, Tonga and Samoa all boasting the firepower to go deep into the tournament.
Head Coach Stacey Jones joined Piney to discuss whether the team has what it takes to claim rugby league's ultimate prize.
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Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2026
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Buck Shelford: All Blacks icon previews the Bledisloe test at Eden Park, discusses career
Buck Shelford is an All Blacks legend.
He was a dominant force at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, and when David Kirk retired, he became captain and led the team through a golden age of success over the next three years.
And with the first Bledisloe Cup clash coming up this evening, Shelford joined Piney at the Kinglander to discuss the test and look back on his impressive career.
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John Eales: Australian rugby icon previews this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park
It's been 40 years since the Wallabies tasted victory at Eden Park.
This weekend, off the back of a win over the Springboks, they're facing the All Blacks at the Fortress, who will be looking to end their three-match losing streak.
86-cap Wallaby and Australian rugby icon, John Eales told Piney the All Blacks are never an easy side to beat – they're never gonna give you an inch.
He says no team wants to give up the Bledisloe Cup, but Australia won't be able to win it unless they outplay them in every moment of th...
James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host speaks ahead of the Bledisloe Cup
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash set to kick off next weekend, and whether the All Blacks should be worried.
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Andy McDonnell: Weekend Sport producer on the mood of the NRL grand final
The NRL grand final is set to kick off this evening, and excitement is brewing among fans on both sides of the Tasman.
The Sydney Roosters are set to face the Newcastle Knights Sydney’s Accor Stadium, and supporters are turning up in droves to be there for the action.
Weekend Sport producer Andy McDonnell was on the scene to report all the action, and he even noticed some Warriors fans had made it across the ditch to voice their support.
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Mike Minay: Commentator and reporter recaps Manchester City investigation
Manchester City are appealing after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.
An independent commission found City broke the rules over nine seasons, including by using so-called 'sham contracts' to disguise more than 830 million pounds in secret funding.
Commentator and reporter Mike Minay joined Piney to recap the saga.
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